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Sunny, dog-friendly retreat with an outd...

Located within walking distance of the ocean, this three-story home is ready to welcome you to Bogue Banks - a impressive, 21-mile barrier island off the mainland of North Carolina.Boasting sunlit living spaces adorned with oceanside colors and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Highsmith Cottage (Oceanfront Home)

Located along Ocean Ridge Drive, this oceanfront gem promises coastal bliss. Upon entry, an open living room and refreshed kitchen welcome you, filled with natural light and modern amenities. With four bedrooms and three baths, including a opulent...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Newly Renovated Carriage House. 1 bed 1 ...

Featured in Carolina Coast magazine as the Finest of Beaufort. THE CONCH HOME is dreamy and splendid. You'll be 2 blocks from waterfront in the "Coolest Modest Town in America." Historic 1883 David Williams home in the heart of Beaufort. Savor the...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...